HappyCook80's Recipe

Wonderful Chayote con Cebollas

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Wonderful Chayote con Cebollas

2 chayote squash, 1 1/2 to 2 pounds total
2 medium white onions
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
pinch of pepper

Pare and seed chayotes and cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices.
Cut onions lengthwise into halves. Cut halves lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick slices and separate into slivers.

Heat butter and oil in skillet over medium heat until foam subsides. Add onions and oregano and saute over medium-low heat until onions are golden, 8 to 10 minutes.

Add chayote to skillet and saute over medium heat, 3 minutes.
Cover skillet and reduce heat to low. Cook until chayote is crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Yields 4 to 6 servings.